In the days leading up to the draft, reports suggested that Utah and Charlotte -- which held the No. 4 pick -- were not among Bailey's preferred destinations. The Washington Wizards at No. 5 were reported to be the team Bailey's camp had circled. When asked if he knew the Jazz were seriously interested, Bailey said he had "no idea."

Rutgers University is in full celebration mode after two of its players were taken in the first five picks of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night.

ESPN reported that Ace Bailey allegedly told a team in the top five not to draft him despite being picked by the Jazz with the fifth pick.